Care Assistant inGreater Manchester inGreater Manchester PUBLISHED 17 JUN 2024
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Shifts: Day and Night shifts available
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
Location:
Wigan
About Us:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Temporary Care Assistants to cover shifts at a service based in Wigan. Our client’s service is committed to providing excellent care and support to their residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Your Role:
As a Temporary Care Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting residents with daily activities and personal care
- Supporting residents with mobility and physical needs
- Building positive relationships with residents and their families
- Promoting independence and maintaining dignity at all times
- Working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals
- A passion for providing high-quality care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Previous experience in a care setting
- A caring and empathetic attitude
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for temporary work in the care sector, we would love to hear from you
Position: Temporary Care Assistant
Shifts: Day and Night shifts available
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
Location:
Wigan
About Us:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Temporary Care Assistants to cover shifts at a service based in Wigan. Our client’s service is committed to providing excellent care and support to their residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Your Role:
As a Temporary Care Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your key responsibilities will include:
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for temporary work in the care sector, we would love to hear from you
Shifts: Day and Night shifts available
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
Location:
Wigan
About Us:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Temporary Care Assistants to cover shifts at a service based in Wigan. Our client’s service is committed to providing excellent care and support to their residents in a warm and welcoming environment.
Your Role:
As a Temporary Care Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting residents with daily activities and personal care
- Supporting residents with mobility and physical needs
- Building positive relationships with residents and their families
- Promoting independence and maintaining dignity at all times
- Working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals
- A passion for providing high-quality care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Previous experience in a care setting
- A caring and empathetic attitude
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for temporary work in the care sector, we would love to hear from you
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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